Lela’s dedication to OKC First Church was shown in many ways. She was involved in “everything” according to her nephews! She supported missions and the Samaritan Sunday School class taught by Shelvey McPhail.

  Because she never met a stranger, Lela constantly invited people to church. Her love for the Lord was shown by her overwhelming generosity. Everyone knew her as one who practiced hospitality with such grace and poise.

Lela deeply loved her family, and started an annual reunion that the family still practices, as she left money in her will to fund the reunion.

Her bequest left a permanent reminder of her generosity as it funded the redecoration of our parlor, purchased the pulpit, and funded the current church electronic outside sign.